Our VisionThe UW Division of General Internal Medicine will continue to be known as one of the two or three most outstanding Divisions in the United States. Its reputation will be based not only upon achievements in research, medical education and clinical care, but also for its balance in maintaining excellence in all three areas.

Improving HealthOur faculty have achieved national prominence and made important research contributions to a wide variety of common and important clinical problems. We receive over $20 million annually in extramural research funding.

Nationally RecognizedOur faculty have achieved national prominence and made important research contributions to a wide variety of common and important clinical problems, such as dementia, cancer and diabetes.

Join General Internal MedicineGIM has rapidly grown to be the largest Division in the UW Department of Medicine with over 300 faculty members located at multiple sites around Seattle, including the major medical centers. We are united by our dedication to patient care, teaching and research.

Help for Faculty and StaffBrowse the administrative guidelines for the Division of General Internal Medicine, as well as many related Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, and University of Washington policies and procedures.

Dr. Thomas Gallagher wins the 2012 HOPE Award

Dr. Thomas Gallagher, professor of medicine (General Internal Medicine) and bioethics & humanities, is the 2012 Medically Induced Trauma Support Services (MITSS) HOPE Award winner. The HOPE award was established in 2008 and recognizes those who support healing and restoring hope to patients, families, and clinicians impacted by adverse medical events.